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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let"s talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

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0:30:05

Imagining a life without the internet: Have you tried...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/27

We love it, we hate it - there's no escaping it. The internet has opened up the world and changed the way we live our lives. But are we better for it?According to a recent survey from the UK almost 50% of young people say they wish they lived in a world without it. So does the internet actually suck? Has it made our lives better or worse - what parts would you keep and what would you leave behind if you could change it?

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0:09:14

What's behind the rise of 'dupe' culture?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/27

A while back, if you asked someone whether they'd buy a counterfeit item, or a cheap knock-off, it'd be rare to get an admission.But nowadays, many people are proud to show off their big brand 'dupes' - that's short for duplicates.From fashion to tech, #dupes is an online trend... while shoppers at big chain stores are also embracing dupes of bags and Stanley cups.So, what's behind the rise of dupe culture? And who is it hurting?

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0:12:36

Soft plastic recycling is slowly coming back - will...

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2025/05/26

For most of the 2010s, we had what felt like a decent solution to the soft plastics problem, you could drop off your soft plastics at your supermarket for recycling by a company called REDcycle - but they went under in 2022 after it was revealed they'd been stockpiling their collections, unable to meet the demand.Since then, major supermarkets formed the Soft Plastics Taskforce to trial a new recycling system. The rollout means bins are back in some stores - so what's different in

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0:14:07

When entertainment meets justice: true crime’s legal...

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2025/05/26

P Diddy, the mushroom case, and what feels like every new podcast you’ve listened to over the past five years - the true crime movement has cemented itself in popular culture.But as people queue each morning for a coveted spot inside the courtroom at the P Diddy trial, is our obsession, and the viral coverage of true crime stories, having an impact on the legal system?

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0:08:26

AI Therapists Are Here — But What Do Psychologists...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/26

As waitlists increase more Australians are turning to AI for cheaper and easier therapy and mental health advice, but is AI up to the task?The movement has some human psychologists concerned. Not just about privacy, but about how vulnerable users might react to advice that lacks the empathy and nuance of real, human care.

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0:15:58

The profound effect team sport can have on mental health

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/26

We all know sport is good for kids, but what if it’s actually protective against mental illness and addiction later in life? A major Swedish study tracking over 16,000 children from birth to age 18 has found that playing team sports could be a game changer, especially for boys.The mental health benefits weren’t just noticeable, they were tangible. And with boys showing the strongest gains, it raises important questions about how we’re supporting their mental health from the

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0:18:19

Surviving disaster after disaster: new research...

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2025/05/25

There’s a common belief that after experiencing a disaster once, people are better placed the second time, you get better at sandbagging, know what to secure, and what to leave behind.But what toll does this actually take, enduring disaster after disaster? New research shows the cumulative toll on mental wellbeing goes far beyond the physical damage.

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0:09:18

Left brain or right brain: why neuromyths like this...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/25

If you’re a fan of pop psychology, you’ve probably heard about different learning styles, like the idea of having a ‘left or right brain’. Evidence shows many of these “neuromyths” simply aren’t true, and holding on to them may be holding us back.

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0:15:00

What happens when an introvert falls in love with an...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/25

Author Jenny Valentish describes herself as an introvert and a reformed sociophobe. For most of her professional life, she resorted to Dutch courage before going to social events. So, how does she navigate life with a partner who says he's a "card-carrying extrovert"? In her new book, she offers advice for introverts and sociophobes.

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0:12:00

What no one tells you about how money shapes your life

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/22

Is the rising cost of living making you think twice about what ends up in your shopping basket? At this time it's worth taking a moment to reflect on your relationship with money and the beliefs that shape it.Because how we think about and handle money doesn’t just impact our wallet influences our stress levels, decisions, and the way we connect with others.

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2025/05/22

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0:12:19

Ask Aunty: Resisting family pressure to 'forgive and...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/22

Families often try to force us to let go of pain from the past for the sake of family unity. What happens if you really don’t feel ready to move on?

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0:13:55

How food co-ops lower grocery bills

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/21

The cost of living is hitting everyone hard. According to new research from The Salvation Army 85% of households they surveyed are experiencing food insecurity.Grocery bills have gone up for everyone - so how can you fill up the shopping cart and keep costs low?New research shows food co-ops might be the solution.

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0:10:53

The generation being hit hardest by cossie lives

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/21

Our resident sociologist has crunched the numbers of how different generations are experiencing the cost of living crisis.The data suggest that it's younger Australian's that are feeling the pinch the most.We'll explore how different generations are dealing with the rising cost of existing.

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0:06:28

My Two Cents: Dr Karl

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/21

We're asking your favourite Australians about their relationship with money in our new series 'My Two Cents'. He's got all the answers to your science questions, but what does he know about managing money? Hear Dr Karl's my two cents.

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0:19:53

How do you help a loved one who's being drawn to...

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2025/05/21

According to the AFP, children as young as 12 are being radicalised by extremist groups online, and petrified families say there's nowhere to turn.So, what does early intervention look like, and where - if anywhere - can we find help?

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0:18:21

Sober curiosity

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/20

Monday night's Australian story featuring actor Samuel Johnson gave us something to ponder.He became the local postie in his rural town as a way to manage his relationship with alcohol. The work kept him busy and off the booze.He recognised some bad habits and decided that doing something was better than nothing.We explore sober curiosity, and the small changes that can have a big impact on your relationship with alcohol.

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The city country divide

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2025/05/20

The Coalition as we know it? Over. Nationals leader David Littleproud says it's time for a new direction — but is this really just politics, or something deeper?Is the real split not between parties but between city and country Australia?Are regional communities feeling increasingly left out of national conversations — on energy, infrastructure — the climate?And If the coalition can't sit around a table and work out their differences what does that say about the rest of us?

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0:26:02

Tracking or Trusting? When location sharing crosses...

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2025/05/20

Nearly one in five young adults think it’s normal for a partner to track their location. For many, it feels harmless, families use it for peace of mind, parents to check kids got home safe. Couples might even see it as a sign of trust or closeness, until it starts to feel more like surveillance. But when location tracking becomes about control, not care, it crosses into tech-based coercive control.

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0:26:13

The cost of camping in National Parks

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2025/05/19

Camping in NSW national parks could soon cost more under a major proposal to standardise fees across the state. Supporters say it will improve facilities and reduce no-shows, but others fear it will make nature less accessible. For the first time, many basic and remote sites could carry a price tag. The changes raise bigger questions about how we value public land and who gets to enjoy it. The future of camping is now open for public feedback.

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